Birth date: Jul 1, 1959 Death date: Mar 23, 2008
HALL, DOUGLAS CRAIG, (b. July 1, 1959; d. March 23, 2008), Jazz pianist, composer, and recording artist Doug Hall passed away on Easter Sunday at age 48 after battling brain cancer. An internationally beloved musician, a dedicated Read Obituary
I'm very sorry for your lose. Doug was a great guy. I'm glad I knew him as a kid growing up. He'll be missed. With sadden heart, Claudette
In the '70s & early '80s Doug & I played in the Austin band Fools (which became the Van Wilks Band). What marvelous years — we toured with many big acts and recorded the album Bombay Tears in L.A. That album cover is framed in my study, so I see Doug's picture every day. In a group of good players, he was clearly the best musician — & yet a humble, gentle soul, with no ego (not common in a rock band). I left music and my life became the business world. A few years ago, my wife Denise & I went for a drink at Chez Zee — and there was Doug, playing piano. We sat and talked for a long time, like we had seen each other yesterday. Doug spoke of his trio, the CDs, his kids, his place in Wimberley. We went back several times to hear him play — such a talented, sensitive player! — but I had not seen him in a couple of years. Rest easy, my brother. Vaya con dios.
Carolyn, Don, Bruce, and Steve, Doug's generosity, kindness, compassion, and wit will be missed. But it will always exist in the music he left us. With love and heartfelt sympathy, Karla
Steve, my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Doug. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't thank the four of you enough for the unconditional love and support you gave my best friend during his courageous fight. If you read the liner notes from his "Three Wishes" CD, I believe Doug fortold of this many years ago. The last line is more applicable today than when it was written.
